Swiftkey’s refreshed hub boosts privacy, speed

swiftkey-hub2-100695875-mediumIf you’re an Android power typist, you’ve likely already noticed some changes to Swiftkey today. The Microsoft-owned predictive text pioneer just released an update to its keyboard app that brings a fresh new design and a trio of easily accessible features intended to make your typing faster, smoother and more secure. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

How to Use Your Android Phone to Replace Your Desktop PC

android-replace-pc-670x335Most Android smartphones today are more powerful than we give them credit for.

You use your phone for email, you type up notes, you probably do some image editing, you play games — and so much more. For all intents and purposes, this smartphone sitting in your pocket is a personal computer. It’s arguably as powerful as many devices sitting on desks in offices around the world. So why not use it to replace your desktop PC? More information from this article in MakeUseOf.com

The Top 6 Places To Buy Refurbished Mac Laptops

macbook-air-value-for-money-windows-apple-3When you buy a Mac, you expect it to last a long time. After many years of study, Apple has concluded that a macOS or tvOS device will last about four years before needing a hardware repair. They say most Macs will “last significantly longer, are kept current through regular software updates, and are passed along or resold by the first owner for others to use.” Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

How to send GIFs with the Google Keyboard in Android Nougat

google-gifs-100695599-mediumSending a GIF is a great way to add some humor or otherwise break up the monotony of a conversation. More information from this article in PCWorld.com

How to clear unwanted autofill entries in Google Chrome

browser-773216-100599823-mediumHave some incorrect or outdated autofill entries in Chrome? Here’s some tips on getting rid of them. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

12+ Custom Windows Keyboard Shortcuts for the Geek in You

windows-keyboard-alone-670x335We’ve shared the benefits of keyboard shortcuts for some time. Whether you’re saving time in Office programs or web apps, keyboard shortcuts let you zip through commands without the mouse slowing you down. More from this article in MakeUseOf.com

4 Ways to Reduce the Size of a PDF File

introDo you have huge PDF documents? Maybe you want to reduce the size of those PDF files. Perhaps copies of your class notes are just taking up too much space. The PDF you’re trying to send as an attachment might be just too large. Or a hefty PDF file you regularly open might take too long to fully load. Check out how on this article in MakeUseOf.com